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Texans Projected to Make 'Major Leap' in 2024

The Houston Texans are set up as well or better than any other NFL Franchise in terms of the future.

Matt Galatzan

The Houston Texans are coming off a remarkable first season under head coach DeMeco Ryans.

Not only did the team improve from their 3-13-1 2022 season, but they soared past expectations, finishing 10-7 and winning the AFC South. 

They did so despite a good portion of the core of their team being extremely young, led by a first-year head coach, a rookie quarterback in C.J. Stroud, and a rookie edge rusher in Will Anderson Jr.

DeMeco Ryans, C.J. Stroud
Houston Texas coach DeMeco Ryans (left) shakes hands with quarterback C.J. Stroud (right) / © Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Not to mention other rookies and younger key figures on the roster such as Derek Stingley Jr., Jalen Pitre, Nico Collins, Tank Dell, Juice Scruggs, and others. 

And as a result of the youth and talent on the roster, as well as the incredible financial flexibility at the franchise's disposal, CBS Sports has labeled Houston as one team that is expected to take a 'major leap' in 2024.

Stroud gets his top two pass catchers back next season, along with

Dalton Schultz

. Defensive Rookie of the Year

Will Anderson Jr

. now has a full year in the NFL under his belt and rising corner

Derek Stingley Jr

. will only get better on a defense that went from 25th in yards allowed per possession to 13th.

A first-place schedule will be the Texans' biggest challenge, as they won't swoop under the radar anymore. Stroud having a full offseason to hone his craft is dangerous for the rest of the league. Remember, the Texans went to the divisional round in Year 1 with Ryans and Stroud. 

Certainly, there is reason for optimism in Houston. The aforementioned youth, alongside $57 million in cap space and elite veterans like Laremy Tunsil make it hard to see it any other way.

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However, as mentioned, the 2024 schedule will be much different for Houston than it was in 2023, facing division champs like the Ravens, Bills, Lions, Cowboys, Chiefs, and Jaguars, as well as other tough matchups with the Dolphins and Packers. 

Nevertheless, if the Texans can take a similar leap from 2023 to 2024 as they did from 2022 to 2023, the sky is the limit for Ryans, Stroud and company.

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Matt Galatzan
MATT GALATZAN

Matt Galatzan the Editor-In-Chief of TexansDaily.com. Galatzan graduated from the University of Mississippi, where he studied integrated marketing communications, with minors in journalism and business administration. Galatzan started in the sports journalism industry under Mike Fisher at DallasBasketball.com in 2014, which at the time was part of the 247Sports network. He also spent two years covering the SMU Mustangs for PonyStampede.com on the 247Sports network. When DallasBasketball.com and CowboysCountry.com moved over to Sports Illustrated's Fan Nation network in 2020, Galatzan followed suit, eventually being taking over as the Managing Editor and Publisher of LonghornsCountry.com and AllAggies.com a year later. Through the years, Galatzan has conducted a handful of high-profile one-on-one interviews to add to his resume — in both writing and podcasting. Some of his biggest interviews have been with Mavs owner Mark Cuban, former Longhorns players Dan Neil and Phil Dawson, and many other recruits, and current/former players for each of the teams he has covered. Galatzan is also a full-time employee in the digital media department for Audacy and KRLD FM's 105.3 The Fan in Dallas, which is the official radio home of the Dallas Cowboys. You can find Galatzan on all major social media channels. For any inquiries, please email matt.galatzan@gmail.com